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NBA commissioner Adam Silver told ESPN’s Rachel Nichols he wasn’t surprised Brooklyn Nets players tested positive for the coronavirus. Seven NBA players have tested positive for the virus, four of them being Nets players, including two-time Finals MVP Kevin Durant: https://twitter.com/SopanDeb/status/1240421500382932993?s=20 New York is a hot spot for the virus right now. Everyone in the […]

Philadelphia 76ers forward Tobias Harris issued a show of support for NBA Commissioner Adam Silver during Silver’s interview with ESPN’s Rachel Nichols concerning the state of the league in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic. Jay Bilas tweeted his own response to Silver’s interview, saying “this is what real leadership looks like” while also saying […]

In many ways, the NBA helped to spur the suspension or cancelation of North American sports leagues when they became the first organization to do so after Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert tested positive for coronavirus last week. But while the NBA has sought league-wide testing and instituted measures for quarantines, not everyone is pleased […]

The NBA has allowed its players to travel out of their team’s market provided that they consult with management and provide daily health and basketball updates. Per Shams Charania of The Athletic, players can move out of their team’s market starting Monday. In addition, teams are permitted to pay for certain travel arrangements. Sources: Players […]

NBA commissioner Adam Silver has asked Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert to help develop a PSA to combat the coronavirus, according to a report from John Ourand of Sports Business Journal. Silver says NBA asked Rudy Gobert to help develop a PSA to combat the virus. "We actually think we can use this hiatus to […]

With the NBA in stasis after Rudy Gobert and then Donovan Mitchell of the Utah Jazz tested positive for COVID-19 (coronavirus), NBA commissioner Adam Silver sent out a heartfelt message via email to fans around the world. Here is Silver’s message in full: As you know, we have temporarily suspended our season in response to […]

NBA commissioner Adam Silver joined the NBA on TNT crew to talk about the novel coronavirus which has paralyzed the league in the foreseeable future. Apart from giving an update on the steps that the NBA plans to undertake to contain the virus’ spread, Silver shared some of the information he gathered from the various […]

The 2019-20 NBA season is on hiatus and we don’t know when, or if it’ll resume. During the first full night of NBA games being postponed, commissioner Adam Silver addressed a national television audience. While appearing on TNT’s “Inside the NBA,” Silver made it clear that the season hasn’t been officially cancelled; however, he did […]

Although there is still the possibility the NBA season could be canceled, there’s also the chance that it still continues. Adam Silver — the commissioner of the NBA — appeared on TNT’s “Inside the NBA” and made it clear that the 2019-20 season could still continue. While stating that the league will most likely be […]

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said Thursday on TNT that the league’s hiatus due to the coronavirus outbreak will last for “roughly a month,” at least. “In the two full board meetings I had yesterday, and today, not one team raised money. The entire discussion was about the safety and health of the players, the community […]

The NBA is on at least a 30-day hiatus thanks to the pandemic coronavirus, but the remainder of the season is in jeopardy. Commissioner Adam Silver made an appearance on the set of  TNT’s “Inside the NBA,” during which he admitted the possibility the season could be canceled: Adam Silver on the NBA season being […]

NBA owners want Adam Silver to re-evaluate the league’s suspension in 30 days, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. The NBA suspended the season on Wednesday after Utah Jazz All-Star big man Rudy Gobert became the first player in the league to get the coronavirus. His teammate Donovan Mitchell has it as well. It would […]

Commissioner Adam Silver is expected to announce the remainder of NBA games will be played behind closed doors in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, per Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. Wojnarowski reports that the Board of Governors came to a consensus on Wednesday in which it was determined games would be played without fans. Commissioner […]

The NBA has elevated concerns among owners and executives that more drastic steps could be taken in light of the coronavirus outbreak, including games being played with only the essential personnel in arenas, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. The league is hoping teams can be prepared to execute this scenario after scheduling a Wednesday conference […]

The NBA hasn’t been short of controversial officiating in the past few weeks. The most costly, perhaps, was a no-call goaltend against Damian Lillard’s game-tying lay-in. The league once again saw anti-officiating woes on Saturday night following the Dallas Mavericks’ loss against the Atlanta Hawks. Mavs owner Mark Cuban erupted on social media, speaking out […]

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver was utterly transparent when speaking about the state of the league during the All-Star Weekend, noting the clear decline in viewership and TV ratings, the huge loss of at least $300 million in TV revenue from the China debacle earlier this season, and what can come down the pipe in the […]

The initially-maligned changes to the NBA All-Star game proved to be an objective success (credit Chris Paul with another assist). After two quarters of sloppy scrimmaging, the game’s second half was compelling, intense and thrilling — particularly the commercial-free final 15 minutes. Team LeBron prevailed over Team Giannis, 157-155, capping off an entertaining and emotional […]

The NBA put on an exciting, entertaining and moving All-Star Weekend in Chicago, and earned a notable boost in television ratings and social media activity as a result. Turner Sports’ All-Star Weekend coverage was up 15% in viewership from last year, and the successful changes to the All-Star Game format undoubtedly played a major factor […]

In tribute to the late Kobe Bryant, the NBA has announced that the All-Star game MVP trophy will be renamed to the Kobe Bryant MVP trophy. Bryant’s lasting legacy on the league is undeniable. Bryant is considered by many as one of the best players in the history of the sport and after his untimely […]

NBA commissioner Adam Silver has been one of the most sought-after personalities during this weekend’s All-Star festivities. The media was able to catch up with the 57-year-old head honcho during his All-Star weekend press conference, and interestingly enough, one of the most hotly-discussed items on the agenda was the major changes Silver hopes to implement […]

NBA commissioner Adam Silver addressed a variety of topics during his annual All-Star press conference on Saturday night, including the potential financial fallout stemming from the controversy over the Hong Kong protests that damaged the league’s business relationship with China. Silver said the tiff could end up costing the league up to $400 million in […]

NBA commissioner Adam Silver implemented swift and big changes to the All-Star Game in the wake of Kobe Bryant’s passing, including a nod the Los Angeles Lakers great and his daughter, two of nine passengers that died in a helicopter crash on Jan. 26. The new NBA All-Star Game will follow part of a modified […]

NBA Commissioner Adams Silver acknowledged Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Chris Paul played a key role in series of changes the All-Star Game will see this year. Paul, who is also the president of the National Basketball Players Association, called Silver to pitch a potential change to the ASG dynamics, taking inspiration from The Basketball […]

Citing television ratings as a concern, the NBA has decided to shake up the season schedule. Commissioner Adam Silver and the league have investigated the possibility of a mid-season tournament. However, on Friday, Silver was dubious about the implementation of the tournament by the 2021-22 season, as he had previously hoped. Per Tim Reynolds of […]

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver was unable to witness the debut of the No. 1 pick Zion Williamson, as he suited up for the New Orleans Pelicans for the first time in the regular season. Yet he watched the highlights after landing from an Air France flight to Paris for the first-ever NBA game in French […]

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver did not seem surprised or concerned with the recent dip in TV ratings, a trend that has been made evident through the start of the 2019-20 season. The league has suffered from a number of issues, including a number of key injuries, the Hong Kong controversy and the load management debate. […]

Commissioner Adam Silver and the NBA are set to announce that the league is launching a new G League franchise in Mexico at the start of the 2020-21 season, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic: The NBA will launch a G League team in Mexico starting the 2020-21 season. Commissioner Adam Silver is announcing […]

After missing out on stars Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving in free agency, the New York Knicks used their cap space on Julius Randle, Bobby Portis, Taj Gibson, Marcus Morris, Wayne Ellington, Elfrid Payton, and Reggie Bullock. The Knicks have been a walking disaster for years under owner James Dolan. Some around the league believe […]

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver has been enthusiastically pushing a potential midseason tournament in ways that will mirror EuroLeague play. To incentivize teams to take part in the competition, the league is discussing making an extra first-round draft pick available to the winner as potential compensation, along with bonus pay for players and coaches who participate: […]

There has recently been a lot of talk about the possibility of the NBA deciding to shake things up by completely reshaping the league’s format. Commissioner Adam Silver has led the charge in this regard, which has been met by some mixed reactions within and around the NBA. One of the proposed changes is a […]

The NBA is proposing a midseason tournament which would begin in the 2021-2022 season. The NBA and NBPA are finding common ground on a post-Thanksgiving tournament window which would extend into mid-December. However, it appears teams in the NBA aren’t too fond of this idea, according to ESPN’s Zach Lowe: “I think it certainly, of […]

New York Knicks head coach David Fizdale is siding with NBA Commissioner Adam Silver when it comes to the proposed schedule changes. Fizdale argued that the in-season tournament format makes sense because all 82 games are already an individual battle on a night-in, night-out basis (via Howie Kussoy of the New York Post): “In-season tournament? […]

The tension between the NBA and China has somewhat reached a boiling point after a Chinese state-run television has threatened retribution against the league’s Commissioner Adam Silver. The shocking development comes after Silver refused to discipline Houston Rockets GM Daryl Morey for his support for the Hong Kong protesters in a now-deleted tweet. Despite some […]

With commissioner Adam Silver recently revealing how China demanded for the termination of Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey following the latter’s controversial tweet, the NBA has taken the offensive on this gripping issue. For their part, the Chinese vehemently denied any request made to remove Morey from his post, and naturally, has taken offense […]

To say that the Brooklyn Nets had an interesting time during their preseason games in China is an understatement. Given the Chinese government’s anger towards the league due to the tweet of Houston Rockets GM Daryl Morey, it’s easy to say that the words Kyrie Irving told Adam Silver during his players-only meeting with the […]

In the wake of NBA Commissioner Adam Silver’s interview at the TIME 100 Health Summit, China is refuting his claim that it demanded the firing of Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey over a tweet that supported anti-government protests in Hong Kong, according to The Associated Press. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Geng Shuang said the […]

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver says the Chinese government requested the NBA to fire Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey after his tweet about China. Silver and the NBA said no. “We made clear that we were being asked to fire him, by the Chinese government, by the parties we dealt with, government and businesses,” Silver […]

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver expressed some serious regret over the recent cracks involving the league’s relationship with China, the NBA’s most lucrative partner. After Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey’s pro-Hong Kong tweet was met by the Chinese government with anger, Silver fears the ensuing financial consequences of this impasse will be “fairly dramatic,” according […]

The Brooklyn Nets just came back from a productive but rough trip to China. With the separation of ways currently happening between the NBA and the Chinese market, the team is being extremely careful with the words they say. Joe Harris wasn’t keen on sharing details of the trip as well. The guard was one […]